https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eviction-of-87-year-old-sparks-protests-in-madrid-over-housing-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eviction-of-87-year-old-sparks-protests-in-madrid-over-housing-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eviction-of-87-year-old-sparks-protests-in-madrid-over-housing-crisis#u100968Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:21:22 +0000The Spanish government is introducing a housing decree and reforms to curb evictions of vulnerable people following widespread outrage over the removal of Maricarmen Abascal. Abascal, 87, was evicted from a home she lived in for 70 years, leading to thousands of protesters establishing an encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol plaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed to pass the decree on Tuesday. While the government proposes extending eviction bans, these measures require parliamentary approval within 30 days. Abascal's lawyer now states she can return to her home.Why it mattersThe